The actors given the biggest hint yet that he might be in line to take on the role of james bond. Idris elba, called too street to play james bond, gets. Idris elba james bond james bond producers are leaning. In yardie, his reggaerich directorial debut, elba has adapted victor headleys 1992 novel, veering between. James bond producers are leaning toward idris elba as the next 007. Idris elba is james bond proof of concept trailer by john handem piette. Idris elba responds to author, and lets the street do the talking. Idris elba has repeatedly dismissed rumours that he will be the next james bond. In a stage version of the book, asriel had previously been played by timothy dalton, one of craigs. In fact, the luther star finds it troubling that some people dont think he could play the suave super spy because hes black. Following the news of james bond losing its director, now the fanfavorite choice to replace daniel craig, with idris elba, says that he wont be playing the character.
Luther and thor star idris elba is reportedly a strong candidate for the first nonwhite actor to portray iconic spy james bond after fivetime star daniel craig finishes his last outing in bond. Richard madden is flattered but downplaying james bond. Idris elba jokes about playing james bond while hosting snl. Elba drives up with both a film and a netflix series that revisit his other life. Idris elba said he doesnt want to be a token black james. James gunn asks fans to pray for idris elba following coronavirus diagnosis. Joanna lumley has said that idris elba should not play the role of james bond because he doesnt fit the description of the character in ian flemings original novels.
In yardie, his reggaerich directorial debut, elba has adapted victor headley s 1992 novel, veering between 1970s jamaica and 80s britain, and the intertwined narcotics and music. When you were a pot dealer, you only sold 10s and 20s idris elba. Namely, how an elba bond would be written, and the potential themes and tenor of elba bond movies, and the message eon would be sending by casting elba over other black actors who could and certainly would do the role justice in their own ways. No, idris elba responded when asked by good morning britain if they were looking at the next james bond. The books have regularly appeared on bestseller lists and have. Elba shared the news with fans on monday in a video that he posted on twitter, the new york times reported. Idris elba, called too street to play james bond, gets an apology. Idris elba, starring in his very own death wish the new york times. The british actor idris elba is up for two golden globe awards this year. Idris elba will not be the next james bond who will be.
Idris elba, no stringers attached the new york times. However, hell be starring as macavity in the film version of andrew lloyd. The actor posted idris elba, bond actress olga kurylenko test positive for coronavirus. The british actor told the hollywood reporters lacey rose that bond producers. James bond author bashes new movies and the idea of idris. Horowitz, the latest in a line of writers to pen 007 books, quickly decided that the actor was in fact suave enough for the role and issued an. You can now add english actor idris elba to the group of alist movie stars who have tested positive. James bond author anthony horowitz has apologised for his comments about the prospect of idris elba being cast as 007, saying he clumsily chose the words too street to describe the luther actor. New york times have quoted anonymous sources saying daniel. Idris elba said he doesnt want to be a token black james bond if cast as 007 idris elba, 45, is tipped to be the next james bond when. More on that in a minute, i want to make my main point relevant to the conversation first. The british actor helped fuel speculation that he will be the next james bond last week when tweeted a selfie and wrote my names elba, idris elba, echoing the famous 007 catchphrase.
Idris elba responds to james bond authors too street. Anthony horowitz apologises after calling idris elba too. James gunn asks fans to pray for idris elba following. Elba, of course, is one of hollywoods brightest stars and has long been a fan favorite to become bond once daniel craigs run ends. Idris elba was disheartened over james bond casting backlash over the color of my skin this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Author of new james bond book says idris elba is too. I think its more about, we just want to have a black guy play james bond rather than idris elba, the actor, play. And the straight comedian jack whitehall is set to play the firstly openly gay character in a disney film. On monday, a hollywood reporter interview with elba was published, and it seems to pour cold water on the rumors. Idris elba, known for his roles on the wire, the mcus thor series, prometheus, and pacific rim, is one of the latest in the entertainment world to test positive for the coronavirus. Daniel wroughton craig born 2 march 1968 is an english actor. Idris elba distances himself from james bond rumors.
Idris elba at the mandarin oriental hotel in new york. Idris elba rejected black james bond joke in hobbs. Bond finally needs to become something other than a white male capitalist fantasy. Idris elba to star in north philly urban cowboy movie the english actor rumored to be in the running as the next james bond just signed on to ghetto cowboy.
Idris elba is under consideration to be the new james bond. Elba might take over the james bond role if daniel craig. Filmmaker antoine fuqua revealed a conversation he had with producer barbara broccoli who has produced every 007 film since 1995s goldeneye. Bond 25, currently slated for a late 2019 release, is. Idris elba would make a good james bond, says former 007. Idris elbas hopes of being first black james bond raised. Winslet in the the mountain between us, based on a novel about strangers. Magoo than james bond as he repeatedly drives off the road and into. Attending the 2019 golden globes, idris elba posts a hilarious photo of himself and daniel craig in relation to the latters james bond role. My names elba, idris elba hes long been considered a frontrunner to take over for daniel craig. Idris elba has been touted as the next james bond for years. The losers, the film, opening on friday, is based on a comic book. London idris elba, whose beasts of no nation had its world premiere in venice this week, has responded to james bond author anthony horowitzs comment that elba was too street to play 007.
The british actor helped fuel speculation that he will be the next james bond last week when tweeted a selfie and wrote my names elba, idris elba. Idris elba s hopes of being the first black james bond have been raised after the producer of the film franchise said it is time for a nonwhite hero. I dont play roles that solely define me this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Idris elba is stepping into a legendary gunslinger role but its not james bond. In an interview with new york times, idris explained. The next james bond after daniel craig retires could well be idris elba. Anthony horowitz is known for his work in the mystery and spy genres. Idris elba will not be suiting up as the next james bond.
Idris elba on fatherhood and hollywood stereotypes. Elba also portrays the new york lawyer who defends molly bloom, the audacious poker madam to the stars played by a fiery jessica chastain in the aaron sorkin movie, mollys game, out nov. Idris elba on fatherhood and hollywood stereotypes the new. Craig achieved international fame when he began starring as james bond in the eponymous film. Latest james bond scribe says idris elba too street to. James bond film confirmed for 2019 but no word on who will play 007. You have idris elbas full attention the new york times. Idris elba caused mayhem yesterday when he simple tweeted. In yardie, his reggaerich directorial debut, elba has adapted victor headleys 1992 novel, veering between 1970s. Despite the latest wave of rumors suggesting idris elba might take up the role of james bond, its still unlikely the luthor and thor star will don the iconic tuxedo and walther ppk. Idris elba james bond mayhem and the other news headlines. Idris elba, bond actress olga kurylenko test positive for. The actor has now opened up about why he wouldnt take the iconic role youre that character, and. Whether or not idris elba ends up as james bond, weve always got luther.
Idris elba a star of the wire on hbo and now the action comedy. Elba added that he blames the current james bond actor daniel craig for generating the buzz in the first place. The dark tower is an eightbook fantasy series that made its debut in 1982. I think he deserves to have his own franchise, like james bond or something. Anthony horowitz is the author of the next james bond book, set to be released sept. Idris elba to star in film of stephen kings dark tower the new. To fans, idris elba would make the perfect james bond. Two weeks ago, rumors began to circulate that james bond producers were considering elba for. Idris elba has been in the james bond conversation for years, but the actor says hes bothered by some of the racial references that pop up when hes mentioned as the next 007. Madden told gq that hes read every single bond book and has been obsessed with the series since his. Penguin books i f, according to the actor idris elba.
If the rhythm section is the best that studios are willing to treat a sincere attempt at a different kind of james bond, its worth asking what warrants better. Idris elba on why he probably wont ever play james bond. Idris elba on the set of his directorial debut, yardie. Actors who could play the next james bond who arent. Gisela schobergetty images for jaguar he is the favoured choice by everyone from jamie foxx to kanye.
Idris elba reportedly frontrunner for james bond role. Sources say he is also rumoured to be one of those actors under consideration to be the next james bond. The luther star brilliantly teased hed be taking over the role of 007 from daniel craig. Elba also talked about that hilarious selfie with craig at the golden globes. A lot of people say youre their best hope for a black james bond.
Idris elba needs to be the new bond for 10 very good reasons. Pierce brosnan, who played spy in four films, gives his opinion as speculation grows about elba taking over role when daniel craig eventually. After the longtime rumor that idris elba would be playing the next james bond gained momentum over the last few weeks, elba is now shutting down the speculation once and for all the actor was asked pointblank by good morning britain if hed be taking up the mantle of hollywoods most iconic superspy after current 007 daniel craig throws in the towel. British actor idris elba has been linked to the role of james bond for some time now photo. London ap idris elba stirred fans hopes, then left them shaken. Dcs new comic book distributors are midtown comics and dcbs. My names elba, idris elba apparently referring to a story about bond producer barbara broccoli telling director anthony fuqua that it was time to cast a nonwhite actor in the role, and saying elba would be a good fit. Idris elba to star in ghetto cowboy, a film about philly. Idris elba, wire star generating his own buzz the new york times. A james bond author recently shared his reservations about elba as bond in the coming years. Latest james bond scribe says idris elba too street to play 007 and later apologizes idris elba arriving at the 2014 palm springs international film festival awards gala. James bond film confirmed for 2019 but no word on who will play. Idris elba should not play james bond as he doesnt fit description.
Regardless, its still hard to hear idris elba confirm that he is not going to be the next james bond. Idris elba fuels james bond speculation on twitter. Idris elba bond rumors elba says bond producers havent. Idris elba stokes bond rumours with 007style tweet bbc news. Idris elba disheartened by racially charged bond casting. Idris elba was disheartened over james bond backlash. Theyve been clamoring for years to cast the actor as the smooth action hero. Idris elba spoke to variety about the future of smaller movies, james bond, diversity in hollywood and why he still loves dvds. And with the myriad tricks up his sleeve let alone that indelible. Idris elba would make a good james bond, says former 007 james. In the shot, craig, 50, smiled knowingly at elba, who wore a nervous look on.
Idris elba breaks hearts as he finally confirms he is not going to be. On tuesday, after an interview with the novelist anthony horowitz was published in which he shared his belief that idris elba was too street to take over as james bond, seemingly the entire internet let the author know he was wrong. He also has some thoughts on why idris elba, who is the current oddsmakers. So when the author of a forthcoming bond novel dismissed mr. Idris elba on beasts of no nation, james bond, diversity. In lucifer, ellis looks amazing in every suit he is in which is a must for a james bond actor. English actor idris elba has coronavirus asia times. The fit of ellis suits actually looks better than daniel craigs fit in the current 007 movies. But theres only one actor who should be the next james bond, and thats idris elba. Idris elba doesnt want to be the token black james bond metro. I think its more about, we just want to have a black guy play james bond, rather than, idris elba, the actor, play. Idris elba and an accomplice in his new series, no limits. Idris elba reportedly being considered for next james bond.